Episode 1
Chloe Zhao
Feb 23, 2026
Oscar-nominated writer/director Chloe Zhao (Hamnet) reveals why she has dance parties on set and what happened when a teacher took her under his wing.
Episode 2
Joachim Trier
Feb 26, 2026
Oscar-nominated writer/director Joachim Trier (Sentimental Value) talks about how being raised in a filmmaking family shaped his worldview and career.
Episode 3
Edgar Wright
May 14, 2026
Host Ben Mankiewicz sits with Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead and The Running Man) and talks bout living in Quentin Tarantino's guesthouse, and more.
Episode 4
Patton Oswalt
May 21, 2026
Comedian and actor Patton Oswalt joins host Ben Mankiewicz on the eve of the 2026 TCM Classic Film Festival.
Episode 5
Rosie Perez
May 28, 2026
Oscar-nominated actress Rosie Perez sits down with host Ben Mankiewicz to discuss the films that shaped her career--Do the Right Thing and Fearless.
Episode 6
Susan Sarandon
Jun 4, 2026
Oscar-winning actress Susan Sarandon joins Ben Mankiewicz to share unvarnished stories of a life in films.
Episode 7
Sally Field
Jun 11, 2026
Oscar-winning actress Sally Field gets real with Ben Mankiewicz.
Episode 8
Hiro Murai
Jun 17, 2026
Hiro Murai and Ben Mankiewicz discuss why Murai and Donald Glover collaborate so well and their initial approach to making Atlanta.
Episode 9
Tony Goldwyn
Jun 25, 2026
Actor-Director Tony Goldwyn talks with Ben Mankiewicz about breaking into Hollywood where his family roots run deep and the Goldwyn name looms large.
Episode 10
Ron Howard
Jul 2, 2026
Oscar-winning director Ron Howard tells host Ben Mankiewicz that he feared being "branded" a supernatural comedy director.
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